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DF04 FXA

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,258 mi
Last recorded89,258 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 89,258 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 86,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 86,829 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,315 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 82,315 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,565 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 76,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion rear inner sills and arches

Fail 11 Jun 2016 72,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion rear inner sills and arches

Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,695 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,218 miles

bonnet lock worn and difficult to open

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,732 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,360 miles

both front tyres splitting around edges

Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,985 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,646 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,248 miles

nail in offside rear tyre (repairable)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DF04 FXA is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 73,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF04 FXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF04 FXA is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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